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Haithcock, Barfield, Hulse & King, PLLC HBHK is a full-service law firm based in Eastern North Carolina, dedicated to guiding our clients through life's challenges.

Located directly across from the Wayne County Courthouse on East Walnut Street in Goldsboro, North Carolina, we are a full-service law firm serving the needs of thousands of clients across Goldsboro, Wayne County and surrounding areas. Whether you're facing criminal charges, navigating a family dispute, planning your estate, or managing a complex legal issue, our experienced attorneys deliver trusted counsel with a deep commitment to integrity and competence. We are best known for our effective criminal and traffic defense work—often serving as the first point of contact for clients—while also offering wraparound legal services in family law, litigation, estate planning, and more.

Grandparents often become an important source of stability for children during difficult family circumstances.In North C...
10/14/2026

Grandparents often become an important source of stability for children during difficult family circumstances.

In North Carolina, grandparents may have the ability to seek custody in certain situations, but every case depends on the family's unique circumstances and what serves the child's best interests.

For families in Wayne County, these situations can involve many moving parts, especially when parents, grandparents, and children all have different needs and concerns.

This article explains when grandparents may seek custody and how North Carolina courts approach these cases.


https://www.hbhklaw.com/blog-1/can-grandparents-get-custody-in-north-carolina-what-you-need-to-know

Five documents many North Carolina families include in an estate plan:✔ Last Will and Testament✔ Financial Power of Atto...
10/12/2026

Five documents many North Carolina families include in an estate plan:

✔ Last Will and Testament
✔ Financial Power of Attorney
✔ Health Care Power of Attorney
✔ Advance Directive (Living Will)
✔ HIPAA Authorization

Each serves a different purpose.

Some address finances.
Some address medical decisions.
Some direct how property is handled after death.

Having the right documents in place can make difficult situations easier for family members who may need to step in.

A criminal charge and a criminal conviction are not the same thing.A charge is an accusation.A conviction occurs only af...
10/08/2026

A criminal charge and a criminal conviction are not the same thing.

A charge is an accusation.

A conviction occurs only after a guilty plea, guilty verdict, or other legal resolution resulting in a conviction.

Many people use the terms interchangeably, but they carry very different meanings under the law.

Words matter, especially when discussing criminal cases.

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Confucius
10/06/2026

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Confucius

One of the biggest mistakes people make is relying on memory.If you're dealing with a divorce, custody dispute, criminal...
10/01/2026

One of the biggest mistakes people make is relying on memory.

If you're dealing with a divorce, custody dispute, criminal charge, or estate issue, start keeping a file immediately.

Save:
- Court paperwork
- Text messages
- Emails
- Financial records
- Letters from insurance companies, creditors, or government agencies

People are often surprised by how quickly details become disputed months later.

A written record created at the time events occurred is usually far more reliable than trying to reconstruct everything from memory a year down the road.

Good records don't solve every legal problem, but they often make it easier to establish what actually happened.


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The financial decisions made during a separation can have lasting effects.Before property is divided, it's important to ...
09/29/2026

The financial decisions made during a separation can have lasting effects.

Before property is divided, it's important to have a clear picture of your finances. That includes gathering bank statements, retirement account balances, mortgage information, credit card statements, and other financial records.

This article covers seven financial mistakes that people commonly make during separation and offers practical information to help families approach this stage with greater confidence.


https://www.hbhklaw.com/blog-1/7-financial-mistakes-people-make-during-separation

True or False?If someone dies with a will, their estate automatically avoids probate.False.A will often goes through pro...
09/24/2026

True or False?

If someone dies with a will, their estate automatically avoids probate.

False.

A will often goes through probate. The will tells the court how property should be distributed, but the probate process may still be required to administer the estate.

Certain assets can pass outside probate, including:
- Life insurance with a named beneficiary
- Retirement accounts with beneficiaries
- Some jointly owned property

How assets are titled often matters just as much as what the will says.

“It always seems impossible until it's done.” — Nelson Mandela
09/22/2026

“It always seems impossible until it's done.” — Nelson Mandela

Legal issues often come with paperwork.Court notices, contracts, financial statements, property records, and corresponde...
09/17/2026

Legal issues often come with paperwork.

Court notices, contracts, financial statements, property records, and correspondence all help tell the story of a case.

Gathering those documents early creates a clearer picture of the situation and helps identify the next steps.

Keeping important records organized is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself when legal issues arise.


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Many families don't begin talking about legal documents until there's a medical emergency. By then, important decisions ...
09/15/2026

Many families don't begin talking about legal documents until there's a medical emergency. By then, important decisions may have to be made quickly.

If you're helping care for an aging parent in North Carolina, these are five documents worth discussing as a family:

- Financial Power of Attorney
- Health Care Power of Attorney
- Advance Directive (Living Will)
- HIPAA Authorization
- A current Last Will and Testament

Each document serves a different purpose, and together they can make it easier for loved ones to step in if help is ever needed.

This article explains what each document does and why families often benefit from having these conversations before a crisis arises.


https://www.hbhklaw.com/blog-1/5-legal-documents-every-family-should-consider-when-caring-for-aging-parents

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